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Jonathan Nelson III

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Jonathan Nelson III, LCSW

Florida

LCSW - Anxiety and Addiction support

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Where Jonathan stands

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW12912
NPI
1629550744
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

About

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Client-Centered focus

About Jonathan

Jonathan Nelson III is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 12 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.

He writes in straightforward terms about how people often hide pain and keep going on autopilot. He invites people to notice patterns that leave them stuck - people-pleasing, avoiding hard conversations, or staying in draining situations - and to try something different. Sessions focus on practical shifts in how someone notices thoughts, feelings, and actions rather than abstract labels.

Jonathan blends several evidence-based approaches to help people make changes that fit their life. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test out different behaviors. Client-centered work keeps the conversation grounded in the person’s priorities and experience.

His background includes clinical roles in nonprofits, correctional facilities, private practice, and work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. That range has shaped a direct, no-nonsense style that centers what actually needs to change in daily life. He also brings experience mentoring and supervising other clinicians.

Jonathan asks people to make a clear decision to engage and to expect some discomfort as part of change. If someone wants practical tools for setting boundaries, coping with cravings or grief, or reducing constant worry, his approach focuses on actionable steps and steady progress.

How sessions work

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them and take small actions in that direction. It is useful for anxiety, codependency patterns, and getting unstuck from autopilot behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and offers experiments to change them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful habits. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the person's experience and priorities, supporting clearer decision-making and honest conversation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level. That selection can shift over time as needs and progress change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also can let someone avoid being on camera or choose audio-only when that suits them better. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions, keeping focus on practical steps you can use between meetings.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and related life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to focus on practical changes and values-based action.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of clinical and service experience across nonprofits, correctional settings, private practice, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does he provide?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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